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ALLAN DAHLQUIST
Allan Dahlquist, 63, of Folsom, California passed away on May 5, 2009.
Allan was born on July 23, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY.
Following graduation from Bella Vista High School in Orangevale, CA in 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served two tours in Vietnam as a communications specialist.
After his honorable discharge from the military in 1969, Allan began his career in communications.
In 1994, Allan married Vicki and together they parented two teenagers, motorcycled around the country, and enjoyed the company of their family and many friends. Allan was a 12 Step messenger beginning this journey in 1988, and mentored many men through the years.
He loved music and his bass guitar. He was actively involved in groups that reflected his love for people, sobriety, God and country.
Allan will be remembered for his kind spirit, encouraging word, bear hugs and his love for a little disabled roaddog named Corky.
Allan is survived by his wife, Vicki, of Folsom, CA; his father and step-mother, Allan and Eileen Dahlquist of Poulsbo, WA; son, Gregory Allan Dahlquist of Pollock Pines, two step-children, Paul Masten and Randi Fay Payton; his sisters and brothers-in law, Aleta and Desmond Gibson also of Poulsbo, WA, June and Gary Farris of Oregon and Chris and Buzz Severson of Cameron Park, CA; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His mother, Dorothy Dahlquist, predeceased him in 1987.
Memorial Services will be held on May 16, 2009 at 11:00 at Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Avenue Parkway, Folsom, CA A reception will immediately follow.
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To all who knew and loved Allan....
ReplyDelete21 years ago, my brother Allan was reborn. He and I were both staying with our Dad at the time, and Allan had been MIA for three days with Dad's truck. Our Dad was beside himself with worry.. Allan arrived home, hung over and utterly pissed off. I was 8 1/2 months pregnant and very hormonal (you hold nothing back when you're in that condition) When I asked where he had been he replied that it was none of my f###ing business. Allan and I have always had a very close and special connection. He always "had my back" and I his...He had never seen his little sister that mad at him and I think that woke him up. I called my best friend Micheline who had been clean and sober for some time for help. That afternoon, Allan, my dad, Michie and I sat at our family kitchen table and drew up an agreement on a piece of old stationary. Allan has never had a drink since that day. It was at that moment that Allan made a choice to live and unknowingly fulfill the purpose that I believe God placed him on this earth for. I know that Allan would have died from an overdose, gun shot wound, car accident or something long ago had he not made that promise that day. I am so very proud of him for that choice.
I am also becoming aware of the huge impact Allan has had on so many lives. The last time I heard his voice on my voicemail he told me he loved me. I don't think we ever had a conversation or left a message without saying that to each other...he also said that he wanted to partner in some type of business venture with me at some point because "everything I touch turns to gold" He had recently watched the Secret DVD again and was feeling very connected to who he really was.
Vicki left me a message the other day and mentioned that she was throwing Allan one heck of a party because she knows that's what he would have wanted. I have been in such a dark place because of the loss of my brother and I'm sure some of you feel the same way. I think I know what it must be like to lose a twin and feel like a part of me has died as well. Because of Vicki's comment, I had a sudden realization that Allan would never want me to feel that way.
I am in the process of writing a series of books. They are about ordinary and famous people who have done extraordinary things and have found and are living their purpose. It came to me in that moment that this is work that Allan I are were meant to do together. Although I never would have chosen this as our partnership, I can see God's plan at work. I would like to tell Allan's story so that he can continue to change lives. In a few months, When we've all had some time, I would love to hear from any of you who would like to contribute to this work in memory of Allan. I would love hear about how he touched so many. Please email me at aletagibson@comcast.net or call 360-471-6931 with contact information.
God bless all of you who loved and enjoyed my brother. There is one thing I know for certain...I will never stop loving or missing him.
Aleta Gibson
Aleta...oh my goodness...this is such a beautiful post. I totally know how deep grief can go and I don't believe we ever really get over it - we just learn to make friends with it. I met Allan at a meeting in Folsom 21 years ago. I had six months more sobriety than him. He flashed his famous warm smile at me and followed it with a bear hug. I thought, looking up at this big, charismatic man, Im standing in front of John Wayne! This was his style as he greeted everyone - kind of like, Welcome to AA -the best party going on anywhere. And party we all did... Grace and Peace to you... HeatherD.
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